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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 2", how do the residents of Thies act as they wake up?
(a) They are quiet.
(b) They act tired.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They move quickly.

2. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?
(a) How successful it was.
(b) The loss it caused.
(c) How long it was.
(d) The week without pay.

3. What is Samba's role as a train worker?
(a) Office worker.
(b) Loader.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Networker.

4. How does Bachirou feel about striking?
(a) It makes him feel proud.
(b) It makes him nervous.
(c) He doesn't care about the strike.
(d) It makes him laugh.

5. In "Chapter 4", why do the women in the cart have food?
(a) A group of men gave them food.
(b) They have jobs in a different town.
(c) They stole it.
(d) A woman helped them out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ramatoulaye argue with a shopkeeper in "Chapter 4"?

2. What does Maimouna warn Samba against in "Chapter 2"?

3. Who takes over the workers jobs when they strike in "Chapter 3"?

4. Why does Dejean want to start a rival union?

5. Why does Ramatoulaye threaten to kill her brother's pet?

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